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This work is designed for the layperson who wants background information about legal issues and procedures that affect our everyday lives. It is not a dictionary, although it includes a glossary, and it is not a do-it-yourself legal guide. Approximately 200 articles provide historical information, brief descriptions of relevant federal laws and regulations, variations in state and some local laws, directions to print and electronic sources of additional information, and contact details for potentially useful national and state organizations and agencies.The articles are arranged in alphabetical order within broad categories, such as "Attorneys," "Consumer Issues," "Education," "Immigration," "Real Estate," and "Taxes." Some sections are surprisingly brief, while others are rather comprehensive. First Amendment Law merits only 3 pages, while Healthcare gets 70 and Internet gets 60. There is some unevenness in writing and editing. The article on international travel, for example, has several grammatical errors and still shows $400 as the maximum value of foreign-acquired goods to bring back duty-free. Otherwise, most of the information provided seems to be useful, and the editor offers the caveat to verify current status of laws and regulations and Web addresses.Under Attorneys, there are suggestions for finding a good lawyer--and guidance regarding malpractice! The Automobiles entries include the basics for buying and leasing a vehicle, recommendations regarding insurance, and information on safety requirements (including seatbelts and child restraints). Immigration offers background material on asylum, deportation, and dual citizenship. Real estate provides the expected information on buying and selling property but includes sections on renters' liability, time-shares, and zoning as well. The section on Taxes explains how corporate and personal income taxes are structured, spells out what might be involved in an IRS audit, and shows sales tax rates by state. The index points to specific pages, but most users will find the comprehensive table of contents and the general arrangement by broad topic the easier way to find what they need. Recommended for academic and public libraries.

The fact that some alternative health treatments are now covered by health insurance is proof that they have entered the mainstream. The second edition of this set is "a one-stop source for alternative medical information" containing more than 800 articles covering 150 therapies, 275 diseases and conditions, and 300 herbs and other remedies. Alternative health practitioners, educators, pharmacists, and medical writers wrote the alphabetical, signed articles. All entries have resource lists of books, articles, and organizations, and many are illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Sidebars with biographies of leaders in the field, such as Edward Bach, Deepak Chopra, and David Palmer, are a new feature. A photo gallery of color plates of medicinal plants appears in each volume. Many entries have sidebars containing glossaries of key terms.The entries for therapies (Acupuncture, Rolfing) discuss origins, benefits, precautions, side effects, and research and general acceptance. Those covering herbs and other remedies (Gotu kola, Saw palmetto) describe general use, preparations, precautions, side effects, and interactions. Information about diseases and conditions covers definitions, descriptions, causes and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, allopathic treatment, expected results, and prevention. Cross-references make locating relevant material easy. The articles are written in lay language, so they are easy to read and understand.

The second edition has a glossary and an expanded organization list that includes mainstream organizations such as the American Medical Association. It also has information about the efficacy of the various treatments based on research conducted at institutions such as the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. Controversial topics, such as the link between childhood vaccines and autism, are covered, but the article on vaccines does not include a citation for the information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site citing studies that show no evidence for this.

Although this edition has only 50 new articles, the expanded coverage and inclusion of evidence-based study data make it a valuable addition to collections in health-science, consumer health, and large public libraries.

The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders is a unique and invaluable source for information regarding diseases and conditions of a genetic origin. This collection of nearly 400 entries provides in-depth coverage of disorders ranging from exceedingly rare to very well-known. In addition, several non-disorder entries have been included to facilitate understanding of common genetic concepts and practices such as Chromosomes, Genetic counseling, and Genetic testing.This encyclopedia avoids medical jargon and uses language that laypersons can understand, while still providing thorough coverage of each disorder medical professionals will find beneficial as well. The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders fills a gap between basic consumer health resources, such as single-volume family medical guides, and highly technical professional materials.Each entry discussing a particular disorder follows a standardized format that provides information at a glance. The rubric used was:• Definition• Description• Genetic profile• Demographics• Signs and symptoms• Diagnosis• Treatment and management• Prognosis• Resources• Key terms

INCLUSION CRITERIAA preliminary list of diseases and disorders was compiled from a wide variety of sources, including professional medical guides and textbooks, as well as consumer guides and encyclopedias. The advisory board, made up of seven medical and genetic experts, evaluated the topics and made suggestions for inclusion. Final selection of topics to include was made by the advisory board in conjunction with Gale Group editors.

ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORSThe essays were compiled by experienced medical writers, primarily genetic counselors, physicians, and other health care professionals. The advisors reviewed the completed essays to insure they are appropriate, upto-date, and medically accurate.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOKThe Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders has been designed with ready reference in mind.• Straight alphabetical arrangement of topics allows users to locate information quickly.• Bold-faced terms direct the reader to related articles.• Cross-references placed throughout the encyclopedia point readers to where information on subjects without entries may be found.• A list of key terms are provided where appropriate to define unfamiliar terms or concepts. Additional terms may be found in the glossary at the back of volume 2.• The Resources section directs readers to additional sources of medical information on a topic.• Valuable contact information for organizations and support groups is included with each entry. The appendix contains an extensive list of organizations arranged in alphabetical order.• A comprehensive general index guides readers to all topics and persons mentioned in the text.

GRAPHICSThe Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders contains over 200 full color illustrations, including photos and pedigree charts. A complete symbol guide for the pedigree charts can be found in the appendix.

The Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer: A Guide to Cancer and Its Treatments is a unique and invaluable source of information for anyone touched by cancer. This collection of over 450 entries provides in-depth coverage of specific cancer types, diagnostic procedures, treatments, cancer side effects, and cancer drugs. In addition, entries have been included to facilitate understanding of common cancer-related concepts, such as cancer biology, carcinogenesis, and cancer genetics, as well as cancer issues such as clinical trials, home health care, fertility issues, and cancer prevention.This encyclopedia minimizes medical jargon and uses language that laypersons can understand, while still providing thorough coverage that will benefit health science students as well.Entries follow a standardized format that provides information at a glance. Rubrics include:Cancer types Cancer drugsDefinition DefinitionDescription PurposeDemographics DescriptionCau ses and symptoms Recommended dosageDiagnosis PrecautionsTreatment team Side effectsClinical staging, treatments, Interactions and prognosis InteractionsCoping with cancer treatmentClinical trialsPreventionSpecial concernsResources

INCLUSION CRITERIAA preliminary list of cancers and related topics was compiled from a wide variety of sources, including professional medical guides and textbooks, as well as consumer guides and encyclopedias. The advisory board, made up of medical doctors and oncology pharmacists, evaluated the topics and made suggestions for inclusion. Final selection of topics to include was made by the advisory board in conjunction with the Gale editor.

ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORSThe essays were compiled by experienced medical writers, including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other health care professionals. The advisors reviewed the completed essays to ensure that they are appropriate, up-to-date, and medically accurate.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOKThe Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer has been designed with ready reference in mind.• Straight alphabetical arrangement of topics allows users to locate information quickly.• Bold-faced terms within entries direct the reader to related articles.• Cross-references placed throughout the encyclopedia direct readers from alternate names and related topics to entries.• A list of key terms is provided where appropriate to define unfamiliar terms or concepts.• A list of questions to ask the doctor is provided whenever appropriate to help facilitate discussion with the patient's physician.• The Resources section for non-drug entries directs readers to additional sources of medical information on a topic.• Valuable contact information for organizations and support groups is included with each cancer type entry. Appendix II at the back of Volume II contains an extensive list of organizations arranged in alphabetical order.• A comprehensive general index guides readers to all topics mentioned in the text.• A note about drug entries:Drug entries are listed in alphabetical order by common generic names. However, because many oncology drugs have more than one common generic name, and because in many cases, the brand name is also often used interchangeably with a generic name, drugs can be located in one of three ways. The reader can: find the generic drug name in alphabetical order, be directed to the entry from an alternate name cross-reference, or use the index to look up a brand name, which will direct the reader to the equivalent generic name entry. If the reader would like more information about oncology drugs than these entries provide, the reader is encouraged to consult with a physician, pharmacist, or the reader may find helpful any one of a number of books about cancer drugs. Two that may be helpful are: D. Solimando's Drug Information Handbook for Oncology, or R. Ellerby's Quick Reference Handbook of Oncology Drugs.

GRAPHICSThe Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer contains over 200 full-color illustrations, photos and tables. Eleven illustrations of various body systems can be found in the front matter of the book, and these can help the reader to understand which cancers may affect which organs, and how the various systems interact.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTSThe editor would like to express appreciation to the following medical professionals who reviewed several entries within their areas of expertise for the Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer.Linda Bressler, Pharm.D., B.C.O.P.Clinical Associate ProfessorCollege of PharmacyUniversity of IllinoisChicago, IllinoisSusan M. Mockus, Ph.DScientific ConsultantSeattle, WashingtonJames H. Morse, M.D.Assistant ProfessorDivision of GastroenterologyUniversity of Virginia Health Sciences CenterCharlottesville, Virginia

A Comprehensive Encyclopedia covering the History of Art and ArtistsEncyclopaedia Britannica presents an exciting 9 volume set covering an array of visual art topics from the Renaissance to today's Modern Art. Vibrant images accentuate articles such as biographies on Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo and art movements on Photo Surrealism and Cubism. The many forms of art, from different cultures, are examined at great length in the 54 chapters that make up the majority of the first five volumes. Each work has been written by a specialist, in that particular field, and produced in chronological order so you can enjoy a journey through the ages of art. The second section comprises 4 volumes exploring Artists from 1100 right up to the year 2000 by providing an alphabetically arranged biographical dictionary.

These spectacular volumes are not just for art enthusiasts, but for anyone who enjoys looking at beautiful paintings and learning more about the art world.What you can discover in the Britannica Encyclopedia of Art:Volume 1 - Includes art from the Paleolithic; Neolithic; Egyptian; Ancient Near Eastern; Bronze and Iron Age; Aegean; Archaic Greek; Classical Greek; Hellenistic and Etruscan Art.Volume 2 - Roman; Celtic; Parthian and Sassanian; Steppe; Indian; Southeast Asian; Chinese and Korean; Japanese and Early Christian Art.Volume 3 - Byzantine; Irish; Anglo Saxon; Viking; Islamic; Pre-Columbian; North American Indian and Inuit; African; Oceanic; Carolingian and Ottoman Art.Volume 4 - Romanesque; Gothic; The Survival of Antiquity; Renaissance Style; The Northern Renaissance; Mannerism; The Baroque; The Rococo; Neoclassicism and Romanticism.Volume 5 - Realism; Impressionism; Post-Impressionism; Symbolism and Art Nouveau; Fauvism and Expressionism; Cubism and Futurism; Abstract Art; Dada and Surrealism; International Style; Latin American; Modern American; European Since World War II; Australian and South African Art; plus Glossary and Index.

Written and visually designed for students ages 10-17, the 2007 Compton's by Britannica is packed with information young learners will find exciting and captivating. Dramatic pictures, detailed diagrams, and engaging texts will give young readers the basic facts and entice more advanced students to dig deeper. The 26-volume set covers a wide variety of topics and presents information in an easy-to-read style. The 2007 edition is fully updated, revised, and reviewed by educators, expert contributors, and Britannica editors. Designed to inspire ambition and stimulate the imagination, Compton's is perfect for any family's home library.

Features• New and revised articles include astronomy, Australia, ballet, baseball, Olympic medalist Shani Davis, flood, genetic engineering, global warming, Hamas, Liberia, Iraq, New Orleans, Palestine, Pope Benedict XVI, Chief Justice John Roberts, soccer, social security, weather, and much more.• Complete Topic Coverage: More than 37,000 articles cover geography, math, people, social studies, science, and more.• Engaging Graphics: Readers will be captivated by 23,000 maps, charts, tables, and images including hundreds of stunning new additions. Convenient, carefully designed aids provided throughout each volume encourage research and fact-finding.• Here and There: A handy guide that organizes information in each volume by subjects, articles, and page numbers.• Exploring: Interesting questions that introduce each volume.• Profiles: Biographies and glossary terms related to the article.• Fact Finders: Excellent cross-reference guides.• Time Lines: Outlines that illustrate the broad sweep of events.• Previews: Tables of contents in longer articles that help readers quickly locate major subdivisions.• Volume 26--The Fact-Index: A mini-encyclopedia with more than 29,800 short articles, as well as a standard index.

Encyclopaedia Britannica presents an exciting new reference set for children ages 7-12. My First Britannica instills a look-it-up habit and captures the imaginations of young children with engaging photography, artwork, and information on the topics they love. Articles are geared to school subjects and are organized into 13 thematic volumes, including space, technology, people, the arts, countries of the world, plants, and animals.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS-More than 800 colour photographs and illustrations-More than 525 engaging two-page articles-Special features such as fun facts and “Search Light” quiz questions that help check comprehensive while making homework fun-Reference guide index, with comprehensive glossary and cross-references-Universal in perspective, providing a true cross-cultural view of the word-Great appreal to beginning readers and learners of English.

Special Features• Article Title A variety of article types expose children to essays, biographies, letters, poems, and stories.

Article The standard length of each article is 250 words - ideally written for this age group.Subject Category Each article covers a different topic, relating to the theme of the volume.Colorful Photography Specially commissioned artwork and photography instantly capture a child's attention.Bold-faced Words Bold-faced words indicate a glossary entry. A glossary is located at the back of each volume and Volume 13 contains a comprehensive glossary.Cross References to Other Articles Most references can be found in the same volume, encouraging further research."Search Light" Activities Comprehension items check a child's understanding of the article. Answers are provided in an inverted, color-coded box.• "Did You Know?" Fun facts relate to topic themes but provide additional information.